Nibi Metrics
Real-time water levels, forecasts, and alerts for lakes and rivers across Canada and the US. Built on official government data.
Nibi Metrics turns raw gauge readings from official hydrometric networks into something a person standing on a dock can actually use: is the water high or low for today, which way is it moving, and how unusual is this? This page explains where every number on the platform comes from and what we do to it along the way.
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San Francisco River near Glenwood Water Level
Live river level, flow, historical records and forecast for San Francisco River near Glenwood in NM, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location NM, United States
- Watershed san francisco
- Primary gauge 09444000 (USGS)
About San Francisco River near Glenwood
San Francisco River - A vital waterway in New Mexico's landscape.
The San Francisco River near Glenwood is a significant river in New Mexico, offering critical water resources within the arid southwestern region. With a drainage area of approximately 1,653 square miles feeding into this stretch, the river plays an essential role in managing the area's water supply and ecological balance.
The watershed context
This section of the San Francisco River is part of the larger San Francisco watershed, which is home to several peers, including the Blue River near Clifton, the San Francisco River above Stone Creek near Luna, and the San Francisco River at Clifton, among others. The watershed relies on the natural rhythms of the high-country snowmelt that typically drive spring flows, providing essential runoff during the warmer months. The unique hydrology of this region creates long dry stretches punctuated by seasonal monsoon storms from July to September, which can lead to flash flooding.
Why the data matters here
The data collected at the San Francisco River near Glenwood by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) helps to assess the current water levels and flow conditions. Understanding the river's conditions is crucial for local users including farmers, anglers, and those involved in flood management. Today's reading, alongside the historical data spanning over 50 years, is compared against the median for this calendar day. This approach allows for a nuanced understanding of the river's current status, as it reflects trends rather than just static measurements. Monitoring this data, especially in the context of the unique seasonal patterns of Southwestern hydrology, informs responsible water management and helps anticipate changes that could impact both the ecosystem and human activities dependent on this vital resource.
How this page is built
Readings come from official government gauges and are rolled into daily records: the daily mean, high and low for every day on record. Each calendar day gets its own baseline from the full history, so the level you see is compared against what this specific date usually looks like rather than an annual average.
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